Police arrests drug peddler in Awantipora
Srinagar: Police in Awantipora have arrested one drug peddler and recovered contraband substance from his possession, a police spokesman said Tuesday. A Police Party at a checkpoint established near Braw Bandina intercepted one person identified as Sajad Ahmad Pala resident of Braw Bandina. During search, 1kg and 700 grams of Charas like substance was recovered […]
Pawar seeks completion of projects within given deadline
Srinagar: The Union Minister of State Health and Family Welfare, Dr Bharati Pravin Pawar on Tuesday chaired a meeting at SKICC to review the progress of Health and Medical Education sector in J&K UT. During the meeting, Pawar took a review of the physical and financial progress on twin AIIMS in J&K and impressed upon […]
‘International Yoga Day-2022’ celebrations held across Kashmir
DCs lead the Yoga sessions
Srinagar: On the eighth edition of ‘International Day of Yoga’-2022 (IDY), functions/ celebrations were held across Kashmir division to mark the day and raise awareness of the many benefits of practicing yoga. On the occasion, the Deputy Commissioners, other officers and officials besides youth, students and public were seen performing yoga during symbolic yoga sessions […]
Agri Department celebrates Lavender Festival
Srinagar: The Agriculture Department Kashmir on Tuesday celebrated Lavender Festival and the main event was inaugurated by the Director Agriculture Kashmir Chowdhary Mohammad Iqbal at Floriculture Farm Argicheck Pulwama. In his address, the Director highlighted the economic importance of Lavender crop. He said there is a huge potential to grab in this sector. “The department […]
ROC J&K offices celebrate ‘International Day of Yoga’
Srinagar: The International Day of Yoga with the theme ‘Yoga for Humanity’ was today celebrated at both the Srinagar and Jammu office locations of the Registrar of Companies (ROC). ROC offices had designed special programmes including lectures on the human values that are integral to Yoga. Sudhir Phaye led the Yoga session at the Jammu […]
Progress on devising action plan for promotion of Commercial Floriculture reviewed
SRINAGAR: Additional Chief Secretary (ACS), Agriculture Production Department (APD), Atal Dulloo Tuesday chaired a high level meeting of the committee constituted to devise an Action Plan for the promotion of commercial floriculture across the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting was attended by Commissioner Secretary, Floriculture, Gardens and Parks department, Sheikh Fayaz Ahmad; […]
LC&MA conducts demolition drive in Sgr
Srinagar: The Enforcement Wing of Lake Conservation and Management Authority (LC&MA) on Tuesday held a demolition drive in various areas of the old city. The drive was held at Zari Mohalla Lal Bazar, Nigeen, Check Saderbal and Saida Kadal. During the demolition drive, one basement, one single storey, Chain link fencing, one tin shed, Plinth […]
DIPR accords farewell to outgoing Jt Director Namrita Dogra
SRINAGAR: Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR) Tuesday accorded warm send-off to outgoing Joint Director Information, Jammu, Namrita Dogra, who was recently transferred as Deputy Commissioner, State Taxes (Recovery) Jammu. During the farewell ceremony, all the officers present showered praise on the outgoing officer for her dedication to the department and extended their best […]
Progress on formulation of Panchayat Level Skill Plans reviewed
SRINAGAR: Principal Secretary, Skill Development Department (SDD), Dr. Asgar Hassan Samoon Tuesday chaired a meeting to review the progress on formulation of Panchayat Level Skill Plans for the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting was attended by Director RDD Kashmir/Jammu, Director SDD, J&K, Director Panchayati Raj J&K, Principals of Polytechnic Colleges, Superintendents of […]
